OUR FAVORITES

Curriculum, books, and resources we genuinely recommend for homeschool families. Some links below are affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Any purchases made help us to keep this newsletter FREE to all subscribers.


PICKS WE LOVE

Master Books ~ Charlotte Mason and creation-based curriculum trusted by thousands of homeschool families — open-and-go, faith-centered, and refreshingly doable.

Sonlight ~ If your kids are the type who beg for one more chapter at bedtime, Sonlight's literature-based curriculum was built for them.

Bookshark ~ Literature-rich, secular curriculum that takes the overwhelm out of planning — a full year mapped out so you can just open it and teach.

School House Teachers ~ One affordable membership, hundreds of courses for every subject and age — a flexible option for families schooling multiple kids at once.


DISCOUNTS, TRIALS, and FREE OPTIONS

Kids Bowl Free ~ Free bowling for kids all summer long at participating lanes. An easy, no-cost outing when you need to get out of the house.

Kids Cartoon Academy ~ Free online cartooning camp for creative kids. Live Classes July 27-30th.

Kodland ~ Free Trial Class: Learn to Code and Create. In just one session, your child will make their first animation or game with easy, guided steps.

Hillsdale College ~ Explore their catalog of free online courses or take the free National Quiz on the U.S. Constitution

Arizona State University ~ Explore over 75 courses in STEM, humanities, business, leadership and more. Only pay to add a course to your transcript if your’e satisfied with your grade! Enroll for just $25 per course.

Modern States ~ Any learner, anywhere, can take college-level courses and earn college credit for free. They offer over 30 courses.

Artforkidshub.tv ~ Free trial available: Hundreds of step-by-step drawing lessons, fresh lessons each week, easy supplies and curated playlists by them and age.

The Presidential Fitness Test ~ Two levels of achievement—Presidential and National—recognize students who meet established fitness benchmarks, while all students who complete the test may receive a Certificate of Participation. Together, these recognition levels encourage students to set goals, track progress, and celebrate their accomplishments.

Lego Magazine ~ Great for kids 5-9 years old, this printed magazine is sent to your home 5 times a year. Completely free of charge. Sign up now to receive the next issue in: September 2026.